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title: "Renewal of Durham County Council's Microsoft Agreement via NHSSBS DWS2"
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# Renewal of Durham County Council's Microsoft Agreement via NHSSBS DWS2

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3cb5f58-76d7-48b0-a7f4-c876caa4602d

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process to renew and upgrade its Microsoft Licensing packages under the title "Renewal of Durham County Council's Microsoft Agreement via NHSSBS DWS2". This procurement uses the North East, United Kingdom as its location and falls within the industry category of license management software packages (CPV: 48218000). The process was carried out through a direct award utilising the NHS SBS DWS2 framework agreement, specifically using a selective procurement method. Key dates include the start of the contract period on 1st June 2026, ending on 31st May 2029, with the award status marked as active as of 11th May 2026. The procurement stage is noted as award, with the process officially concluding by 30th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software licensing and management, particularly those with existing framework agreements or those able to align with public sector standards. Given the contract's substantial value of £8,611,161.33, this opportunity could lead to meaningful growth for large-scale enterprises or SMEs able to integrate or supply similar products and services. However, it mainly suits larger businesses like Softcat Plc, the incumbent supplier, due to its direct award nature which effectively limits competitive participation. Nevertheless, similar future opportunities could benefit SMEs meeting the eligibility criteria in public sector procurement frameworks.

## Notice

Durham County Council have a requirement to renew and upgrade current Microsoft Licensing packages for a variety of products including the move from E3 to E5. There is an existing contract in place and therefore, the incumbent supplier has been approached to update the agreement, via direct award utilising the NHS SBS DWS2 framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3394fca2-ab29-4eeb-9e9e-3feb35b8d963 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,611,161 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3394fca2-ab29-4eeb-9e9e-3feb35b8d963

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3394fca2-ab29-4eeb-9e9e-3feb35b8d963
  4th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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